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Big Tech passkey implementations are a trap | Proton (proton.me)

submitted 7 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Big Tech has implemented passkeys in a way that locks users into their platforms rather than providing universal security
Passkeys were developed to replace passwords for better account security, but their rollout by Apple and Google has limited their potential
Proton Pass offers passkeys that are universal, easy to use, and available to everyone for improved online security and privacy.

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[–] elrik@lemmy.world 56 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I am not using passkeys until it's possible to easily migrate them between providers (not just devices / browsers). If I used Proton Pass, and then later decided to use another password manager, could I export my passkey data?

[–] Swarfega@lemm.ee 70 points 7 months ago (1 children)

We’ve also given passkeys and passwords equal priority so that you can use them interchangeably in our apps. This means you can store, share, and export passkeys just like you can with passwords.

https://proton.me/blog/proton-pass-passkeys

[–] elrik@lemmy.world 24 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That's excellent. Thanks for pointing that out!

[–] Swarfega@lemm.ee 12 points 7 months ago

The next question is does anyone actually let you import passkeys? I don't think there is ☹️

I have a few keys in Bitwarden but before I go adding more I am going to play with Proton Pass. A lot of users were understandably annoyed when Bitwarden released passkey support but in such a limited manner.

[–] gian@lemmy.grys.it 8 points 7 months ago

Proton Pass allow you to export your passwords in various formats (both plain and encrypted). That you are able to import somewhere else is not something Proton Pass can guarantee but you have your data.